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Financial Coaching

Where does your money go before the month ends?

You're not careless. You're not lazy. But payday comes, the bills go out, and somehow there's nothing left—again. If you're tired of budgets that collapse the moment real life shows up, that's exactly what I help fix.

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Sound familiar?

The cycle looks the same for almost everyone—and it has nothing to do with willpower.

1

Try a plan

A new app, spreadsheet, or method promises change.

2

Make progress

You see results and feel hopeful.

3

Stall & quit

Life gets busy. The plan breaks. Guilt sets in.

4

Start over

You search for the next perfect system.

The money problem

Savings that never grow, debt that never shrinks, and another month wondering where it all went.

The feeling underneath

Quiet dread every time you check your balance, and guilt every time you swipe your card.

What it's costing you

The story that you're just 'bad with money'—and the future you keep putting off because of it.

It doesn't have to stay this way. Money problems are plan problems—and plans can be fixed.

I'm not a financial advisor.

Advisors help your money behave. I help you behave with your money. We complement each other beautifully.

My job is to understand your life, your habits, and your sticking points—then build a plan you can actually follow. You're the hero of this story. I'm just the guide who's walked it before.

Financial Advisor

Investments, retirement accounts, tax strategy, portfolio management.

Financial Coach

Behavior, habits, budgeting, debt payoff, and building a plan that fits your life.

How coaching works

A simple, judgment-free process designed around your real life.

1

Understand

We look at where your money goes today and what keeps tripping you up.

2

Plan

Together we build a realistic budget that accounts for your actual priorities.

3

Support

Regular check-ins keep you on track and help you adjust when life changes.

David Kearns, financial coach, working on a laptop outside a local coffee shop

Meet Your Guide

Hi, I'm David Kearns.

Budgeting Made Simple was built for the person who is tired of starting over. I know how it feels to do everything "right" and still watch money slip through your fingers—because I've watched real people wrestle with exactly that, and I've seen what actually changes it.

My coaching is practical, encouraging, and focused on long-term behavior change—not quick fixes. No jargon, no judgment. Just a plan built around your life and the support to stick with it.

If you have a financial advisor, great. If you don't, that's okay too. Either way, I'll help you build the habits that make your money plan actually last.

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Ready to stop starting over?

Book a free introductory call. We'll talk about where you are, where you want to be, and whether coaching is the right next step.

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No pressure. No sales pitch. Just a conversation.

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Real Results

What clients say

Real words from real people who stopped starting over.

5.0 on Google · 13 reviews
Dave is an incredible financial coach who helps transform not only approaches to money but also helps recognize unhealthy patterns with money. He provides clear, personalized steps that focuses on small, sustainable habits to pay off debt and build savings. Highly recommend Dave to anyone who is looking to strengthen and build a healthy relationship with their finances!
Erica VeachJuly 2026
I have been working with David for 3 months now. He has helped me set up and understand paying off my student loans. As a small business owner he has shown me great tools to feel confident in my money management and setting goals to keep me motivated. David is kind and understanding that each financial situation is different and even if he didn't know the answer he took time to learn more and report back what he found. Highly recommend!
Meghan CsechApril 2026
Had great knowledge and empathy. Never made me feel ashamed or that I was stupid. If you ever want a gut check on your budget or help navigating debt there is no one better than David.
Samantha WagnerDecember 2025
I’ve had the privilege of working with David Kerns over the last three months, and the experience has been truly transformative. David is not just a financial coach—he’s a motivator who genuinely takes the time to understand you as a person. He helped me create a budget tailored to my lifestyle, making it practical and sustainable. Behind that, David provided valuable education on building a successful financial future. His approach is encouraging, insightful, and empowering, which made the entire process feel achievable. If you’re looking for someone who combines financial expertise with genuine care and motivation, I highly recommend David Kerns with Budgeting Made Simple.
Kasia CaldaruloDecember 2025
I can’t say enough good things about my financial coach DavidHe has been incredibly supportive, patient, and genuinely invested in helping me get back on track. I still have work to do, but knowing he’s there to guide me and cheer me on has made all the difference. Grateful for his help and highly recommend him to anyone needing real support and direction.
Ronna StreiffDecember 2025
Mr. Kearns has been a gift straight from God !! Not only has he helped me get on a budget that is easily workable with my finances, he has also helped keep me on track and see a solid financial future when major problems set me back on square 1, several times. Life can be rough, but I have someone in my corner rooting for me no matter what life throws at me! Thank you so very much for the support, and being the chearleader I so desperately need. I look forward to a long relationship with you as the lead member of my financial team !!
Jackie WalkerOctober 2025
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